Keegan Rosenberry and Diego Rubio were named to the MLS Team of the Week (Week 23) presented by Audi after their respective performances in the August 10 win over the San Jose Earthquakes.
Rosenberry provided the assist on the game-winning goal and was pivotal in slowing down the Earthquakes on the defensive end. Rosenberry finished with 24 successful passes and two interceptions on the night. He is the only Rapids player to have played in every MLS minute in the 2019 season.
Diego Rubio was named to the bench for the Team of the Week after continuing his recent hot streak. Rubio scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute and provided the helper on Kellyn Acosta's goal in the 45th minute. The Chilean now has six goals in his last eight games.
The Rapids return to action this Wednesday when they travel to Allianz Field to face Minnesota United FC. Kickoff is set for 6:00 PM MT.
Team of the Week: Baird (RSL), J. Martinez (ATL), Vela (LAFC), Santos (CLB), Zambrano (POR), Gil (NE), Barrios (DAL), Elliott (PHI), Schweinsteiger (CHI), Rosenberry (COL), Tyton (CIN)
Coach: Luchi Gonzalez (DAL)
Bench: Hamid (DC), Brillant (DC), Gressel (ATL), Ascues (ORL), Pomykal (DAL), Castellanos (NYC), Rubio (COL)
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The Team of the Week presented by Audi is voted on by the MLSsoccer.com editorial staff.
